
Laurel River Trail Hike
Flat, easy creekside hike along Big Laurel Creek to the French Broad confluence, a 7.4 mile roundtrip with minimal elevation, riverside lunch stop, and about 4 to 4.5 hours; Sierra Club registration required.
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Scenic afternoon hike from the Ox Creek trailhead along the Mountains to Sea Trail, with expansive long range mountain views and varied terrain. Group-paced outing led by WNC Sierra Club; registration required.

Scenic afternoon hike from the Ox Creek trailhead along the Mountains to Sea Trail, with expansive long range mountain views and varied terrain. Group-paced outing led by WNC Sierra Club; registration required.
Scenic afternoon hike from the Ox Creek trailhead along the Mountains to Sea Trail, with expansive long range mountain views and varied terrain. Group-paced outing led by WNC Sierra Club; registration required.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Yoga hike at Asheville, NC featuring a 2-mile round-trip easy/moderate trail to a mountaintop with an hour of all-levels yoga, scenic Blue Ridge views, and mats provided by Bearwallow Mountain Trail. Open to all levels and outdoor/wellness seekers who bring a spirit of adventure.

Yoga hike at Asheville, NC featuring a 2-mile round-trip easy/moderate trail to a mountaintop with an hour of all-levels yoga, scenic Blue Ridge views, and mats provided by Bearwallow Mountain Trail. Open to all levels and outdoor/wellness seekers who bring a spirit of adventure.
Yoga hike at Asheville, NC featuring a 2-mile round-trip easy/moderate trail to a mountaintop with an hour of all-levels yoga, scenic Blue Ridge views, and mats provided by Bearwallow Mountain Trail. Open to all levels and outdoor/wellness seekers who bring a spirit of adventure.

Challenging 7 to 9 mile hike with roughly 1,000 ft of elevation gain and a possible Wolf Knob detour; leader brings spikes and allows last minute join or drop off depending on trail conditions.

Challenging 7 to 9 mile hike with roughly 1,000 ft of elevation gain and a possible Wolf Knob detour; leader brings spikes and allows last minute join or drop off depending on trail conditions.
Challenging 7 to 9 mile hike with roughly 1,000 ft of elevation gain and a possible Wolf Knob detour; leader brings spikes and allows last minute join or drop off depending on trail conditions.

Late afternoon moderate hike through Bent Creek's mixed hardwoods from the Hard Times trailhead, about 5.5 miles with 600 ft gain; expect muddy sections after rain and dogs on leash welcome.

Late afternoon moderate hike through Bent Creek's mixed hardwoods from the Hard Times trailhead, about 5.5 miles with 600 ft gain; expect muddy sections after rain and dogs on leash welcome.
Late afternoon moderate hike through Bent Creek's mixed hardwoods from the Hard Times trailhead, about 5.5 miles with 600 ft gain; expect muddy sections after rain and dogs on leash welcome.

Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.

Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.

Weekly social bicycle rides with shifting routes and paces that accommodate all skill levels, from casual cruisers to spirited groups. Riders gather at a river dock meetup; follow Asheville on Bikes' Instagram for logistics.

Weekly social bicycle rides with shifting routes and paces that accommodate all skill levels, from casual cruisers to spirited groups. Riders gather at a river dock meetup; follow Asheville on Bikes' Instagram for logistics.
Weekly social bicycle rides with shifting routes and paces that accommodate all skill levels, from casual cruisers to spirited groups. Riders gather at a river dock meetup; follow Asheville on Bikes' Instagram for logistics.

Easy paced mountain bike social at Bent Creek's Ledford Trailhead on mellow singletrack, emphasizing relaxed group pacing and basic skill coaching for beginner to intermediate riders; hosted by Asheville on Bikes.

Easy paced mountain bike social at Bent Creek's Ledford Trailhead on mellow singletrack, emphasizing relaxed group pacing and basic skill coaching for beginner to intermediate riders; hosted by Asheville on Bikes.
Easy paced mountain bike social at Bent Creek's Ledford Trailhead on mellow singletrack, emphasizing relaxed group pacing and basic skill coaching for beginner to intermediate riders; hosted by Asheville on Bikes.

Forest gravel group ride from Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek, with scenic climbs and mixed tracks suited to all abilities; a social pace outing by Asheville on Bikes for outdoor fitness and community.

Forest gravel group ride from Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek, with scenic climbs and mixed tracks suited to all abilities; a social pace outing by Asheville on Bikes for outdoor fitness and community.
Forest gravel group ride from Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek, with scenic climbs and mixed tracks suited to all abilities; a social pace outing by Asheville on Bikes for outdoor fitness and community.

Gentle, moderate pace group hike through the North Carolina Arboretum trails for active single seniors, focused on socializing and easy walking; meet at the Visitor’s Center at 3:30 (park entrance fee applies).

Gentle, moderate pace group hike through the North Carolina Arboretum trails for active single seniors, focused on socializing and easy walking; meet at the Visitor’s Center at 3:30 (park entrance fee applies).
Gentle, moderate pace group hike through the North Carolina Arboretum trails for active single seniors, focused on socializing and easy walking; meet at the Visitor’s Center at 3:30 (park entrance fee applies).

No-drop mountain bike group ride on Bent Creek’s flowy singletrack starting at Ledford Branch Trailhead, paced by Motion Makers for all abilities; riders reconvene at the shop afterward for coffee and danishes.

No-drop mountain bike group ride on Bent Creek’s flowy singletrack starting at Ledford Branch Trailhead, paced by Motion Makers for all abilities; riders reconvene at the shop afterward for coffee and danishes.
No-drop mountain bike group ride on Bent Creek’s flowy singletrack starting at Ledford Branch Trailhead, paced by Motion Makers for all abilities; riders reconvene at the shop afterward for coffee and danishes.

Forest trails lead to mossy waterfall viewpoints on a guided midday hike, with interpretive trail commentary, steady paced walking, and panoramic creekside scenery, ideal for outdoors enthusiasts and photographers.

Forest trails lead to mossy waterfall viewpoints on a guided midday hike, with interpretive trail commentary, steady paced walking, and panoramic creekside scenery, ideal for outdoors enthusiasts and photographers.
Forest trails lead to mossy waterfall viewpoints on a guided midday hike, with interpretive trail commentary, steady paced walking, and panoramic creekside scenery, ideal for outdoors enthusiasts and photographers.

Gentle outdoor yoga beside a winter waterfall, combining breathwork and mindful movement in a small group micro-retreat near Old Fort, NC. Expect riverside pauses, slow vinyasa flow, and cool-weather layering for comfort.

Gentle outdoor yoga beside a winter waterfall, combining breathwork and mindful movement in a small group micro-retreat near Old Fort, NC. Expect riverside pauses, slow vinyasa flow, and cool-weather layering for comfort.
Gentle outdoor yoga beside a winter waterfall, combining breathwork and mindful movement in a small group micro-retreat near Old Fort, NC. Expect riverside pauses, slow vinyasa flow, and cool-weather layering for comfort.

Casual no drop women's mountain bike ride covering 6 to 8 miles on local singletrack, welcoming beginner to intermediate riders for social laps, light skills practice, and community-focused trail riding.

Casual no drop women's mountain bike ride covering 6 to 8 miles on local singletrack, welcoming beginner to intermediate riders for social laps, light skills practice, and community-focused trail riding.
Casual no drop women's mountain bike ride covering 6 to 8 miles on local singletrack, welcoming beginner to intermediate riders for social laps, light skills practice, and community-focused trail riding.

Casual group bike ride that pauses for outdoor coffee meetups, socializing, and light urban cruising. Inclusive, beginner friendly cycling with Asheville on Bikes focused on community connection and bike advocacy.

Casual group bike ride that pauses for outdoor coffee meetups, socializing, and light urban cruising. Inclusive, beginner friendly cycling with Asheville on Bikes focused on community connection and bike advocacy.
Casual group bike ride that pauses for outdoor coffee meetups, socializing, and light urban cruising. Inclusive, beginner friendly cycling with Asheville on Bikes focused on community connection and bike advocacy.